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Enhancement of cardiac chronotropy

US6776987B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2000
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Molecularly-mediated and cellular-based &bgr;-adrenergic receptor-dependent biological pacemakers are disclosed. Methods of using these compositions to improve cardiac chrontropic responsiveness by upregulating heart rate and altering cardiac rhythm are also disclosed.

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